Search resumes for man missing in Murrumbidgee River

Monday, 04 November 2024 10:54:17 AM

A search has resumed for a man reported missing in the Murrumbidgee River in the state’s south yesterday.

About 5:15pm (Sunday 3 November 2024), emergency services were called to Middle Beach, Yanco, following reports a 32-year-old man was missing in the Murrumbidgee River.

Officers attached to Murrumbidgee Police District – with the assistance of NSW Ambulance, SES and the Volunteer Rescue Association – conducted an extensive search but were unsuccessful in locating the man.

The search was suspended about 8pm due to darkness and dangerous river conditions.

The search resumed at 7.30am today (Monday 4 November 2024).

As inquiries continue, anyone with information into the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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